by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Now your plan is confirmed you still have to complete the plan. In most cases there are five years of payments. However, the five years runs from the filing of your case, not when it is confirmed. So that finish line has gotten closer while we were negotiating with the Trustee over the payments. You...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Could your neighbor run a private zoo in their backyard, like Tiger King, or like the one in Ohio that made national news? (Note: This post references a major news story from 2011 where an Ohio man owned a bunch of lions & tigers in his private zoo, and he released them before committing suicide....
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 4 minutes
(Originally published in 2013, and updated in 2019, because it keeps happening!) In the last year, we have gotten several calls from clients who have gotten calls from debt collectors threatening them with jail time. Some of these clients had already filed for bankruptcy so they knew something was wrong, but they were still upset....
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 5 minutes
What are the rights of Maryland landowners if a drone flies over your property? What laws do drone operators have to abide by in Maryland? We will tell you what you need to know. I had a drone flying over my property not long ago. I thought it was sort of cool and unique at...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 6 minutes
Is It Legal to Record Phone Conversations in Maryland? Know the Facts With all the technology we have at our disposal these days it seems that video and audio recording has become normal. Understanding Maryland phone call recording laws is crucial for anyone in the state. It seems like our entire lives are being recorded...
by Tucker Clagett | Posted in Civil Law & Consumer | Reading Time: 5 minutes
We’ve all been there. Should I answer? Is it an emergency? Is it family? Or is it a telemarketer? Today’s telemarketing calls are usually not live people dialing. They are robots. Robocalls are rampant these days, and they are targeting your cell phone. This post will explain how you can get rid of them, and...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 5 minutes
If you are reading this post, you have probably received a letter or email from me with documents attached called Interrogatories and Request for Production of Documents. This is your first homework assignment in your family law case. This happens in many family law cases. In fact, it is common in almost any litigation case...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 5 minutes
There are some family law cases that are not contested. This means the parties are able to address the issues and come to an arrangement or an agreement that works for both of them. These cases are said to be “uncontested.” However, you still have to present evidence at a hearing. The court cannot just...
by Dave Gormley | Posted in Bankruptcy & Foreclosure | Reading Time: 3 minutes
Some people count on their tax refund to pay for their summer vacation or swimming pool membership. However, many others count on their refund to help them get caught up on their credit cards and other bills. When you file for bankruptcy you have to count as an asset the tax refund that you are...
by Nasheia Smith | Posted in Family Law | Reading Time: 4 minutes
You don’t ever want your divorce to make the news. Frankly, that is a good general goal to have in any legal proceeding. A recent news item out of Philadelphia (where else?) provides an excellent example of how NOT to handle marital property disputes during your divorce. Read on to find out how you SHOULD...
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